LONGVIEW, Texas - A Bolingbrook man was arrested by Texas police for stealing thousands of dollars using scamming tactics.
The Longview Police Department said Muhammad Muzammil, 23, scammed a local victim out of a "significant amount of money."
He was charged with one count of felony theft of property valued between $30,000 and $150,000.
Texas police said these types of scams have become more common and often elderly and young adults are targeted.
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